Project Architect - Critical Facilities

About the role

The Project Architect in Gensler’s Denver office combines creativity and technical knowledge to guide clients through design projects. The Critical Facilities studio seeks a seasoned Project Architect with industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in Critical Facilities, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and documentation
• Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
• Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery
• Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Demonstrated 8+ years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background in multiple building typologies of varying scale
• Experience with Data Centers a plus
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit experience required
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
• Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents

Skills

• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Experience managing multiple teams and projects
• Knowledge of data center design and mission-critical environments
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff

Benefits

• Compensation is based upon applicable experience and estimated range is $95,000 - $140,000 annually + bonuses + benefits
• Life at Gensler includes a variety of wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• We offer a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities
• We provide reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• We offer professional development programs as strategic investments in our future